schooling programs

[soontobe-rn]

I am a student at Mansfield University in the nursing program. I was curious what type of diploma programs are available in Canada. How long are they typically? Are they specialized? Thank you for sharing any information!!!!

[KIMHBTRAN]

Well, the diploma program is BC is 2.5 years long, 5 semesters lasting 4 months plus 2 practice experience lasting 5 weeks. That's what my diploma program is anyways. Unfortunately, the diploma program is no longer available b/c new legislation in BC require a Bsn in order to become registered.

[Sarah, RNBScN]

Check out these sites

http://www.campusaccess.com

http://www.distanceedcanada.ca

Hope these help.

Sarah

[maeyken]

Here in Ontario they're getting rid of the diploma program for RN's.... now it's all BScN. It can be done through university or through a college affiliated with a university. Here at McMaster, we've got Mohawk and Conestoga Colleges with us. Same program, same tuition, same degree, different sites.

The BScN program is 4 years. Regarding specialized I'm not exactly sure what you mean. We get some say over our clinical placements in level 3, and in level 4 we get to pick them, so I guess you can sorta pick an area to focus in on.....

[epg_pei]

I'm at UNB doing the 4 yr BN program. Diploma programs at the colleges are hard to get into, as hard as university, and the demand seems to continue to be for degreed nurses.